Reliability
Lexus

GX (J300)

2024-2026 · Midsize SUV · 1 engine
34 NHTSA Complaints
4 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
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Reliability Score

Not rated

Owners filed 4 powertrain complaints. That is too few vehicles, or too few years on the road, to compare with similar vehicles.

Covers the 2024 to 2025 model years only (the generation ran 2024 to 2026).

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

V35A-FTS

3.4L 6-cyl / 349 hp
33 complaints 11.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
7
body
6
engine
6
brakes
5
electrical
5
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Lexus GX Unidentified Engine

1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1
transmission
1
steering
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Lexus GX, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 7 owner complaints
Body/Trim: 6 owner complaints
Brakes: 5 owner complaints
Transmission: 5 owner complaints

Recalls (4)

26V341000May 27, 2026serious
Electrical System

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

26V179000Mar 24, 2026serious
Equipment

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

25V767000Nov 6, 2025serious
Engine & Cooling

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.

25V744000Oct 30, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
—
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
—
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2024-2026 Lexus GX complaints?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2026 Lexus GX. The systems they name most often are the engine, the body and trim and the brakes.

Is the 2024-2026 Lexus GX a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2026 Lexus GX. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024-2026 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on file for the 2024-2026 Lexus GX as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2024-2026 Lexus GX?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2024-2026 Lexus GX vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Lexus GX?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the body and trim and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the GX?

The 2026 Lexus GX received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: N/A stars. Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 34 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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